Intriguing Literary Mystery: Was Phileas Fogg the First American to Travel Japan?

The classic novel "Around the World in Eighty Days" by Jules Verne has captivated readers for generations with its thrilling tale of Phileas Fogg's race against time to circumnavigate the globe. However, one aspect of Fogg's journey has long been shrouded in mystery – was he, in fact, the first American to set foot in Japan during his legendary trip?

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Verne's novel, published in 1873, follows the wealthy and eccentric Englishman Phileas Fogg as he bets his fellow members at the Reform Club that he can travel around the world in just 80 days. Accompanied by his French servant, Passepartou - https://japanfocusguide.com/blog/phileas-fogg-first-american-travel-japan/?unique_id_g2mky6lv

"Phileas Fogg's Journey to Japan: Unraveling the Literary Mystery"